Occasions LEADING UP TO AND INCLUDING THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION

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Occasions LEADING UP TO AND INCLUDING THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION Presented By: Tammy Pittman

KING GEORGE III George III got to be King of Great Britain in 1760 amid the Seven Years' War He saw the loss of the American settlements in the War of Independence George III took the position of authority at 22 years old. His capacities were restricted and he was inadequately suited for the thorough requests of being the ruler. It is trusted that he experienced an inherited illness which would bring about long stretches of craziness which endured until his passing in 1820.

FRENCH AND INDIAN WARS May 18, 1756, the British proclaim war on the French Was the wellspring of much disdain and discussion amongst England and the American pilgrims. Britain's obligation was incredibly augmented by the war. Britain get arranges under way to acquire control over the American pilgrims.

PROCLAMATION OF 1763 Provided a conclusion to the French and Indian War in 1763. The Proclamation deterred the western outskirts for pioneer extension. The Proclamation was introduced by the King and his chamber as a measure to quiet the feelings of trepidation of the Indians. The pioneers felt a solid feeling of disdain. They felt as if they were caught and they thought they could be controlled all the more effortlessly and directed by England. The Proclamation gave that the greater part of the grounds west of the leaders of all waterways which streamed into the Atlantic Ocean from the west or northwest were beyond reach to the American pilgrims. This implied the rich Ohio Valley and all domain from the Ohio to the Mississippi Rivers from settlement.

THE STAMP ACT Passed on March 22, 1765 This demonstration would concede and apply stamp obligations both in the British states and estate of America. These obligations were to make up for the costs that were acquired by shielding, ensuring and securing the pioneers. This Act required that the settlers needed to buy printed archives, for example, Deeds Legal Documents Marriage License (Licenses when all is said in done) Newspapers Bills Almanacs Pamphlets Dice and Playing Cards

These things would be issued on uniquely stamped paper that must be obtained from stamp wholesalers. The homesteader were insulted by the burden of this assessment. Settlers responses were every so often crazy. This was found in a mainstream strategy utilized by the pilgrims as a part of which they would undermine or assault the court named stamp officials (gatherers). Numerous were likewise undermined to be publicly shamed, however none of the gatherers were ever hurt along these lines. By November 1, 1765, the day the Stamp Act was to go live, there were no stamp magistrates left in the states.

SUGAR ACT Passed by Parliament in 1764. To be utilized to balance the war obligation brought on by the French and Indian War. Likewise would be utilized for costs of running the new states. The Sugar Act would build obligations on the accompanying things: Imported Sugar Coffee Wines Textiles Indigo (Dye) It likewise multiplied obligations on remote merchandise. It additionally prohibit the import of outside rum and French wines.

CURRENCY ACT In 1764, the Currency Act restricted the settlers from issuing any lawful delicate paper cash. This Act bound together the modern North with the farming South by and by. The Currency Act undermined to destabilize the pioneer economy.

QUARTERING ACT In May 1765, the Quartering Act became effective. This Act required that the homesteaders needed to house British troops and supply them with sustenance.

SONS OF LIBERTY Formed in July 1765. Underground association framed by various provincial towns contrary to the Stamp Act. Brutality and terrorizing was utilized by its individuals to compel the British stamp specialists to leave and prevent American vendors from requesting British merchandise.

STAMP ACT CONGRESS Covens in New York City in October 1765. Congress gets ready determination to be sent to King George III and Parliament. Appeal to solicitations annulment of the Stamp Act and Acts of 1764. The Petition affirmed that exclusive provincial enactment could charge frontier occupants and imposing taxes without any political benefit was an infringement of the pilgrims fundamental social equality.

STAMP ACT - REPEALED March 18, 1766, the Stamp Act is revoked.

DECLATORY ACT March 18, 1776, Parliament passes the Declaratory Act. This Act expressed that British government had energy to enact laws administering the provinces.

TOWNSHEND REVENUE ACTS June 1767, Parliament passes the Townshend Revenue Acts. Inconvenience of another arrangement of expenses or the settlers to counterbalance expenses of overseeing and ensuring the American provinces. Exhausted things included: Paper Glass Paints Tea Lead

THE BOSTON MASSACRE Occurred on March 5, 1770. Swarm bugged warriors. Officers shot guns point dud into the group. (3) were executed right away (2) mortally injured (6) harmed Captain Thomas Preston was captured alongside eight (8) of his men.

TOWNSHEND ACTS - Repealed in April 1770. Obligations on imports were wiped out on everything with the exception of tea.

THE TEA ACT Went into impact on May 10, 1773. A 3 penny for every pound import assess on expense was forced. English East India Company had a tea syndication and were underselling American traders.

THE BOSTON TEA PARTY Occurred on December 16, 1773. Pioneer activists dresses as Mohawk Indians and boarded the boats docked in Boston Harbor. Each of the 342 tea compartments were dumped into the Boston Harbor.

COERCIVE ACTS (INTOLERABLE ACTS) March 1774, Parliament passes the Coercive Acts (Intolerable Acts). The Coercive Acts were in light of the Boston Tea Party. The Boston Port Bill shut all business sending in the Boston Harbor until Massachusetts consented to pay assesses on the tea that was dumped into Boston Harbor. The Coercive Act likewise obliged repayment toward the East India Company for the loss of the tea.

FIRST CONTINENTAL CONGRESS Met in Philadelphia from September 5, 1774, until October 26, 1774. All states were spoken to at the First Continental Congress however Georgia.

CONFLICT ARISES April 14, 1775, England subtly arranges Massachusetts Governor Gage to authorize the Coercive Acts and smother disobedience among the homesteaders. April 18, 1775, General Gage orders British troopers to go to Concord and demolish the weapons warehouse of the homesteaders. Paul Revere and William Dawes are sent to caution the pioneers.

AMERICAN REVOLUTION Early on the morning of April 19, 1775, an unordered "shot heard around the world" starts the American Revolution. The British annihilate the pilgrims weapons and supplies in Concord. Militiamen assault a British detachment at North Bridge in Concord. English powers withdraw from Lexington back to Boston. May 10, 1775, Ethen Allen and Benedict Arnold catch Fort Ticonderoga in New York with American powers.

May 10, 1775, The Second Continental Congress meets in Philadelphia. June 15, 1775, George Washington is delegated general and president of the Constitutional Army. June 17, 1775, Battle of Bunkerhill in Boston. This was the principal real battle amongst British and American troops. American troops are dove in along the high ground of Bunker Hill. American troops are assaulted by a frontal attack. Americans are requested not to flame until they see "the whites of their eyes". English prevail at taking the slope.

July 3, 1775, George Washington takes order of the Continental Army. December 22, 1775, King George issues a decree which closes business and exchange to all American provinces starting in March 1776. January 9, 1776, Thomas Paine's " Common Sense " was distributed. 50 page handout It was extremely disparaging of King George III Attacks devotion to the government Argues for American Independence

April 6, 1776, the Continental Congress opens provincial transportation ports to everything except the British. May 10, 1776, Continental Congress approves the 13 settlements to frame nearby government. June 11, 1776, Congress chooses a board of trustees to draft an affirmation of autonomy. Individuals from this board of trustees included: Thomas Jefferson Benjamin Franklin John Adams Roger Livingston Roger Sherman

Thomas Jefferson is picked by the advisory group to set up the main draft. June 28, 1776, Jefferson's draft is displayed to Congress, with changes made by John Adams and Benjamin Franklin. July 4, 1776, Congress formally underwrites the Declaration of Independence. December 25th and 26th, 1776, George Washington takes 2400 troops over the Delaware River.

Washington arranges a shock attack on British - Hessians in Trenton, New Jersey. Hessians surrender and Washington re-possesses Trenton. June 14, 1777, Congress orders a banner for the United States comprising of 13 stars and 13 red and white stripes. July 27, 1777, Marquis de Lafayette is selected as general by the Continental Congress.

August 1, 1777, Americans first significant triumph of the Revolutionary War is won at the Battle of Saratoga. General Horatio Gates and General Benedict Arnold vanquish General Burgoyne. October 17, 1777, General Burgoyne and his armed force surrender to the Americans drove by General Gates. December 17, 1777, the Continental Army drove by Washington set up winter quarters at Valley Forge.

July 3, 1778, American pioneers in the Wyoming Valley of northern Pennsylvania are slaughtered by British followers and Indians. December 29, 1778, British catch Savannah and after a month they catch Augusta. From April first to 30th, 1779, American troops assault Chickamauga Indian Villages in striking back of the Indian assaults on the pilgrim settlements. May 10, 1779, British troops blaze Portsmouth and Norfolk, Virginia.

August 14, 1779, a peace plan is affirmed by Congress. Stipulations include: Independence Co